catastrophe
English → English
noun//kəˈtæstrəfi//
(event) Disaster: a sudden event that causes great suffering, damage, or many problems
The earthquake was a major catastrophe that left thousands of people without homes.
(English) The earthquake was a major catastrophe that left thousands of people without homes.
The oil spill in the ocean was an environmental catastrophe that killed many sea birds.
(English) The oil spill in the ocean was an environmental catastrophe that killed many sea birds.
Entry ID: en:en:catastrophe · Source: refined · Type: vocabulary